St Mary's Tower & Church

Dundee, United Kingdom

The oldest building in the Dundee is St Mary's Tower, which dates from the late 15th century. This forms part of the City Churches, which consist of St Clement's Church, dating to 1787–88 and built by Samuel Bell, Old St Paul's and St David's Church, built in 1841–42 by William Burn, and St Mary's Church, rebuilt in 1843–44, also by Burn, following a fire.

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Founded: 15th century
Category: Religious sites in United Kingdom

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www.dundeestmarys.co.uk

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Stephen Whitelaw (6 years ago)
Beautiful building located in the city centre of Dundee.
Robert Taylor (6 years ago)
Lovely building
Annette Goh (7 years ago)
Beautiful architecture just next to a mall.
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